Introduction: Ayurveda suggests to collect the information about medicinal plants from the Vanavaasi (primitive tribes), Ajapa, Avipa (Shepherds) and Gopa (Cowheards). Traditionally the science of healing is taught from one generation to another, which others will not be aware of. Western Ghats are Rich in Flora and Fauna thus considered as one of the Hotspots of Bio-diversity in India. Methods: Hence an attempt is made in that direction to collect the information from traditional healers of a place which is amidst of Western Ghats named Thirthahalli taluk regarding the plant species, their local name, part used along with dosage of the medicinal plants used by them in treating various illness. The data was collected by randomly selecting 13 informers who were from 6 different villages and data is collected using a Self-prepared questionnaire based interviews. Results: The ethnobotanical survey is documented and it reveals that 20 plant species are used by the folklore practitioners to treat various ailments. Conclusion: Thus it is evident that the knowledge of the folklore practitioners is in depth, undoubted and very much scientific.

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Journal of Ayurveda Medical Sciences (Abbreviated as J Ayu Med Sci) is a Peer Reviewed Quarterly Journal for Rapid publication of original and scientific information on Ay­­urveda and all Traditional & complementary therapies practiced worldwide. Manuscripts providing experimental evidences for the science behind Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Siddha, Homeopathy, Unani and Folk medicine are the top priorities of the journal. Original research articles on ethnobotany, pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, standardisation, quality control, in vitro & in vivo screening, pharmacological studies, toxicological studies and clinical trials of drugs from all the aforesaid traditional medical sciences will be considered for publication. Other than original articles, information in the form of editorial, case report, short communication, review article, letter to editor etc will be made online rapidly on acceptance by peer review method. The results of the research must be obtained employing internationally acceptable experimental protocols supported by appropriate statistical analysis.

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